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Smothered Shrimp with Andouille Sausage

Ingredients:

SHRIMP

1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. large (16-20 count) wild-caught American shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail removed
3 links (7 ounces) cooked Andouille sausage links, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 tbsp butter
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 c chicken broth
1 can (15 oz.) diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
โ…“ c heavy cream
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, or to taste
ยฝ tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped parsley plus more for garnish

GRITS

ยฝ c quick grits
ยฝ c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
salt
3 c chicken broth

Directions:

For the Shrimp:

1. Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

2. Add oil and butter, then allow them to become hot.

3. Add the onion and sautรฉ until translucent.

4. Add the celery and green bell pepper, then sautรฉ until soft.

5. Add the garlic and sautรฉ until aromatic.

6. Add the Cajun seasoning, cayenne, and flour. Whisk and cook for a few seconds.

7. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, and sausage. Stir until well mixed.

8. Allow the mixture to boil, then turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.

9. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes.

10. Add the heavy cream, then stir until well blended.

11. Serve immediately with grits. Enjoy!

For the Grits:

1. Place a pan on the stove and turn the heat to high.

2. Add chicken broth and allow it to boil. Add salt and stir until well blended.

3. Add the grits. Refer to the instructions provided on the package on how to cook them.

4. Add the black pepper, cream, and cheese. Stir until well blended. Remove from the heat.

Source : allrecipes . com

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